Hallsburg Elementary School in Waco, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hallsburg Elementary School is a rural public school in Waco, Texas that is part of Hallsburg Independent School District. It serves 145 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

145 Students

11 Teachers

2313 Hallsburg Rd

Waco, TX 76705 View local requests

http://hallsburgisd.net

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Hallsburg Elementary School Demographics

62%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hallsburg Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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